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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957/06/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 490 • Council Meeting - June 3, 1957 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor R. C. Fernstrom at 8 P.M. Invocation was given by Rev. Erickson of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. The following Councilmen were present at roll call: H. J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis Torval Jorvig Gene Schadow Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager and City Attorney, the Secretary being absent, the City Attorney was designated as secretary of the meeting. " : Minutes • ' ' On motion of3CouncilmanJo ►,ig, seconded by Councilman 'Schadow,"the minutes of meeting held May 27, 1957; were approved, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Communication Concerning a Like - Wm. G. Dohrer. 3631 Inglewood Avenue Communication concerning a lake from the railroad tracks to Excelsior Boulevard, by, Wm. G. Dohrer, 3631 Inglewood Avenue. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, by unanimous vote of the Council the communication was referred to the Planning Commission, Planning Consultant and the Park i Recreation Commission, for advice and recomm- endation, and the Clerk was directed to acknowledge the donation made to the City by Mr. Dohrer with expression of thanks. Application for Transfer of License - Alva Marie Enger. 7201 Minnetonka Blvd. Application for transfer of license to sell non-intoxicating malt liquor • on stale, by Alva Marie Diger, 7201 Minnetonka Boulevard. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, by unanimous vote of the Council (Councilman Bolmgren not voting) the transfer of the license was approved. 4 " Communication Requesting Use of City Water - B. F. Goodrich Tire Company Mr. E. R. Conry appeared in support of his communication requesting use of City Water for sanitation purposes at proposed building of B. F. Goodrich Tire Company at Turners Crossroads and Wayzata Boulevard. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, on unanimous vote; of the Council the request-was referred to the Director of Public Works for recommendation as to adequacy of supply of water, report to be made to the Council • June 10, 1957. I ' 491 June 3, 1957 Request for Sign Permit - 4900 Excelsior Boulevard, Twi-Lite Paint Co. - General Outdoor Advertising Company Representatives of Outdoor Advertising Company appeared to present request for special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 121 x 25' (300 sq. ft.) sign at 4900 Excelsior Boulevard, Twi-Lite Paint Co. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, by unani- mous vote of the Council the request was denied. Request for Sign Permit - 4821 Minnetonka Boulevard - 7 Up Bottling Company Request for special permit under authority of Section 10.3-20 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance for erection of a 91 x 111 (99 sq. ft.) sign at 4821 Minnetonka Boulevard (Bell's Delicatessen) by 7 Up Bottling Company. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, by unanimous vote of the Council the request was denied. Recon sideration of the final Plat of Aretz 4th Addition The letter, dated May 31, 1957, from Aretz Realty Company, Inc. requesting for reconsideration of the final plat of Aretz 4th Addition (denied by Council May 6, 1957) was discussed. Mr. Harold Aretz appeared in support thereof. @h motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, by unanimous vote of the Council the request was deferred to June 10, 1957. Request for Approval of Preliminary Plat of Texas Terrace Addition Request for approval of preliminary plat of Texas Terrace Addition (near West 17th Street and Texas Avenue) by Richard Neslund, and advice from the Secre- tary of the City Planning Commission that plat is in proper form. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the request to Ile placed on file and referred to the Planning Commission and City Engineer for investigation and report, by unanimous vote of the Council. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Clerk was directed to publish notice of he�Cing on proposed plat before the Planning Commission on June 12, 1957, by unanimous vote of the Council. First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Vacating Alley First reading of Proposed Ordinance Vacating Alley (Minnesota Rubber Proper- ties Inc.) was waived by unanimous consent of the Council. It was moved by Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the second reading of Proposed Ordinance Vacating Alley be made on June 10, 1957. Motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council. ' nel- i --04=.0vetinano -.me 4 g oe--Ne --40R--Regtr� &igns-ete, 492 June 3, 1957 Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 407 Regulating Signs RegSecond reading of proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 407 ulating Signs and Bill Boards. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the second reading of proposed ordinance was waived and the Ordinance No. 575, entitled AniOrdinance Amending Ordinance No. 407 Regulating Signs and Bill Boards was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting May 22. 1957 On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the minutes of the special Planning Commission meeting of May 22, 1957 were placed on file by unanimous vote of the Council. • Regarding Developing the Proposed Fern Hill Playground On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission, and Park and Recreation Advisory Commission (No. 1 - minutes) toward developing the proposed Fern Hill Playground was deferred to June 10, 1957, by unanimous vote of the Council. Preliminary Reports on Bituminous Surfacing. Improvement Nos. 57-31 thru 34 Preliminary report of the Engineer and recommendation of the City Assessor with respect to petitioned 2" bituminous surfacing, Improvement Nos. 57-31 thru 34,E was presented to the -Council. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Davis, by unanimous vote of the Council the Resolution Setting Hearing on Street Improvements for Jurie 24, 1957, Resolution No. 398 was adopted. Preliminary Reports with Respect to Storm Sewer District #25. Idaho Ave. & W. 26th Preliminary report of the Engineer and recommendation of the City Assessor with respect to storm sewer District #25 (Idaho Avenue and West 26th Street), was presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the City Attorney was directed to prepare Resolution/for June 10, 1957, by unanimous vote of 'the Council. providing for public hearing Preliminary Reports with Respect to Stabilized Base. Improvement No. 57-39 and 40 Preliminary report of ,the Engineer and recommendation of the City Assessor with respect to petitioned 4" stabilized base, Improvement Nos. 57-39 and 57-40, wasp presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, Resolution No. 399. Setting Hearing on Street Improvements for June 24, 1957 was adopted, byjunanimous vote of the Council. 1 493 June 3, 1957 111 Report with Respect to State Highway Projects in St. Louis Park Report on progress of Highway Department with respect to work in St. Louis Park, M i C No. 57-11 (requested by Council May 13, 1957) was presented by the City Manager. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, by unanimous vote the report was filed. Request for a Permit to Excavate Peat - by Elliot Erskine Enterprises. Inc. Request for a permit to excavate peat from property bounded by Wayzata Boulevard, Hanpshire Avenue, approximately West 16th Street, and Dakota Avenue, by Elliot Erskine Enterprises, Inc., 6701 Wayzata Boulevard (deferred by Council May 6, 1957) On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, .by unanimous vote of the Council the above request was tabled. Proposed Rezoning of Property Lying South of GN Railroad from MNFiS Ry. to Idaho Ave. Proposed rezoning of property lying south of the Great Northern Railroad from the M N £a S Railroad westerly to approximately Idaho Avenue (requested by Councilman Schadow), was discussed. Action on the above rezoning was deferred to June 17, 1957 by the Mayor. Regarding Bakery Use of Property at 4100 Minnetonka Boulevard On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Schadow, by unanimous vote of Council consideration of request for an opinion from the City Council as to (1) whether the proposed bakery use of property at 4100 Minnetonka Boulevard is permitted in a Commercial Use District, and (2) whether any special or other permits are required from the City prior to commencing the baking activity was deferred to June 10, 1957. Recommendations Relative to Engineering Services in Connection With City-wide Storm Sewer Master Plan The recommendation of the City Manager, dated May 23, 1957, relative to proposals for engineering services in connection with city-wide storm sewer Master Plan (deferred from May 27, 1957) was discussed. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, by unani- mous vote of the Council the recommendation of the Manager was approved and the recommended three engineering firms were invited to appear before the Council at 9:30 p.m. at the meeting of June 10, 1957, and to orally present their proposals. Tabulation of Bids on Fire Hose On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, B. F. Goodrich Company was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder on 1000 feet of 2 1/2" fire hose and 500 feet of 1 1/2" fire hose, and the City Manager was authorized to purchase same at prices bid by said bidder, by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. knai d June 3, 1957 Drainage Situation at 16th Street and Ford Road Recommendation relative to drainage situation at 16th Street and Ford Road (requested by Council May 13, 1957) by the Director of Public Works. Councilman Wolfe reported on proposals discussed with Mr. Wallace Bruce relative to drainage proposals recommended by the Director of Public Works at 16th Street & Ford Road. On:motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, by unanimous vote of the Council to approve plan for Storm Sewer thru Westdale as proposed by Mr. Bruce to the Director of Public Works and be be urged to proceed promptly under the direction of the Director of Public Works. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, by unanimous vote of the Council that report of the Director of Public Works, dated May 29, 1957, relative to 16th Street drainage be filed was withdrawn. On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, by unanimous vote of the Council the City Manager,was directed to write the Village of Minnetonka relative to the report of the Director of Public Works, dated May 29, 1957. Communication Relative to Wooddale Fe Brunswick Avenues Railroad crossings Communication concerning Notice of Hearing relative to the Wooddale Avenue and Brunswick Avenue railroad crossings, dated May 29, 1957, received from the Railroad and Warehouse Commission was read. No action taken. $ecording Device Trial of recording device for use at Council meetings was discussed. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, that the proposal submitted by the Assistant City Manager for a trial of a recording device at the Council meeting of June 10, 1957, be accepted, was submitted to a poll of the Council as follows: Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Schadow, yea; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Fernstrom, nay. Verified Claims On motion of Councilman Schadow, seconded by CouncilmanWolfe, the lists of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated June 3, 1957, in the total amounts of $15,125.68 for vendors were approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous vote' of the Council. 4915 June 3, 1957 Payments on Contract Work On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the following payme is on contract work, presented by the City &gineeer was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were authorized to issue checks for their respective amounts, by unanimous vote of the Council. Final Certificate-Well No. 9 Installation Deep Well Pump, Piping Appurtenances - Contract #316 Contractor, Bergerson-Caswell Inc. Contract Price, $18,997.00 Contract Date, December 17, 1956 Amount of Payment, $1,185.00 Request for Rezoning Lots in Hanke's Minikanda Terrace - John A. Miller Motion by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, by unanimous vote of the Council request of John A. Miller to rezone Lots in Hanke"s Minikanda Terrace was referred to the Planning Commission. Resolution Commending Andy Nelson On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Schadow, Resolution No. 400. Commending Andy Nelson, Chief of Police, was adopted by unanimous vote 111 of the Council. Meeting Adjourned On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Schadow, the meeting was adjourned at 12:07 a.m., by unanimous vote of the Council. R. C. Fernstrom, Mayor Attest: E. T. Montgomery, Acting Secretary 496 = r< 1 _1 rri . , .